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Interprets wireless, sensor, and positioning specifications to design and execute system-level test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures. Performs system integration, functional, and regression testing across lab and field environments.\nValidates multi-sensor location solutions that combine GNSS, cellular, Wi-Fi, and device sensors (e.g., inertial and motion sensors) for improved continuity, accuracy, and robustness. Documents system-level defects using standardized bug tracking tools and collaborates closely with software, systems, and algorithm teams to drive issue resolution.\nLeverages agentic AI-assisted workflows to improve test execution efficiency, automate log post-processing, and accelerate result analysis for complex location systems. Develops and executes test programs to evaluate new location features and system modifications, ensuring accuracy, stability, and performance across GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, and sensor-assisted positioning methods.\nMinimum Requirements\nBS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science\naround 5 years of relevant work experience\nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities\nExecutes system-level testing for location technologies including:GNSS and assisted GNSS\nWWAN-based positioning\nWLAN-based positioning\nSensor-based positioning, including inertial and motion-assisted location\nMulti-technology sensor-fusion-based location solutions\n\nBuilds foundational understanding of end-to-end location systems, including interactions among GNSS, modem (WWAN), WLAN, sensors, middleware, and application layers.\nDesigns and executes test plans validating functional behavior, continuity, and stability of sensor-assisted and fused location outputs.\nCollects and analyzes logs, traces, sensor data, positioning outputs, and requirements to identify system-level issues impacting:Location accuracy\nAvailability and continuity\nTransition behavior between GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, and sensors\n\nPerforms log and trace analysis across GNSS, WWAN, WLAN, and sensor subsystems to isolate root causes of positioning failures or drift.\nGathers and correlates information from multiple sources (sensor data, wireless logs, system traces) to troubleshoot integrated location stack issues.\nUses agentic AI tools to assist with:Automated or semi-automated execution of location system tests\nPost-processing of large sensor and wireless log datasets\nPattern detection, trend analysis, anomaly identification, and result summarization\n\nAssists in validating that fixes or tuning changes correctly address sensor-based or fused-location issues without introducing regressions.\nIdentifies and documents defects related to sensor behavior, fusion stability, or interaction with GNSS/WWAN/WLAN positioning.\nExecutes basic field and lab tests involving walking, driving, indoor, and transition scenarios where sensor-assisted positioning is exercised.\nCommunicates location system issues and results clearly to software, systems, and algorithm teams.\nManages individual test tasks, priorities, and deliverables with close supervision.\nCoordinates with technical leads to confirm adequate coverage and execution time for sensor-assisted and hybrid location validation.\nDevelops and maintains functional and system tests ensuring correct behavior of sensor-based and multi-technology location features.\nLevel of Responsibility\nWorks under close supervision while independently completing assigned location system test tasks.\nResponsible for own work with limited impact; errors typically result in schedule or re-test implications.\nUses verbal and written communication to convey routine, factual information related to location testing and results.\nCompletes multi-step testing tasks requiring basic planning and prioritization.\nExercises limited creativity to troubleshoot system-level location issues, including those involving sensor integration.\nApplies deductive problem-solving techniques using defined diagnostic processes and limited data analysis.\nUses agentic AI as a productivity and analysis aid, not as a substitute for engineering judgment.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Test Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.\nQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\nPay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$127,800.00 - $191,800.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. 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